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Watch Astronauts Use The Bathroom In Their New Space Toilet
Watch how you use the bathroom in space in this new video from astronaut Chris Cassidy.
The International Space Station Is Leaking Air
There is a mystery aboard the International Space Station.
NASA Puts A Bounty On Moon Rocks
NASA is offering to purchase dirt and rocks from the Moon from any company willing to collect them. They’re paying cash for pieces of the moon.
Signs Of Life Detected On Venus
Venus, once thought to be inhospitable, is showing signs of life.
The Universe Is More Beautiful Than Ever In New NASA Images
New images showcase the true beauty of the universe.
The SpaceX Starship: Watch It Fly For The First Time
Starship is a 100-passenger stainless steel spaceship powered by Super Heavy, a giant SpaceX rocket.
First Photo Of NASA Astronauts Back On Earth After Historic SpaceX Splashdown
It marks the first time in a decade that human spaceflight will launch from United States soil.
Jeff Bezos Sets Record For Most Money Made In A Single Day
Jeff Bezos is the founder and current CEO of Amazon.com. As an American entrepreneur, he owns the Washington Post and the space company, Blue Origin.
Oxygen Discovered On Mars, The Evidence For Martian Life Is Mounting
This could be it, folks. The evidence for life on Mars is mounting—it’s still circumstantial at this point, but every new discovery and every tantalizing hint gets us closer
The New Space Race: Japan’s MOMO Spins Out OF Control
This time the space race isn’t the sole providence of governments; massive global entities with near unlimited funds and infrastructure.
President Trump’s Space Force: Official Flag Unfurled
The Space Force was first proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in March of 2018.
Killer Asteroids: How Long Until Earth Is Destroyed And How To Stop It
What are the odds of another major catastrophe caused by an asteroid or meteorite?
NASA’s Plan To Have A Moon Base By 2024
The goal is to have humans on the moon by 2024, something that may take a Herculean effort to make happen.
Curiosity Rover On Mars: What Is It Doing Right Now?
Seven years on the Red Planet. What exactly is NASA’s current goal for the Curiosity rover and what has it discovered?
Starlink: How SpaceX Will Speed Up Your Internet From Space
Starlink is a satellite constellation being built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and it will change the way you get your internet service.
Autonomous Helicopter Drones May Assist NASA’s Exploration Of Mars, Here’s How
NASA’s rovers have provided a wealth of information about Mars over the years and continue to ramble on. Devices like …
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Richard Branson Reflects On Virgin Galactic And The Future Of Privatized Space Travel
The quest for privatized space flight took a huge hit last October with the tragic fatal crash of Virgin Galactic’s …
This Supercut Of Outer Space In Movies Is Ridiculously Beautiful
Sometimes all it takes is walking outside on a clear night to appreciate the endless depth of space above us. …
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NASA Scrubs Orion Test Flight, Will Try Again Tomorrow
I got up bright and early this morning to watch the first test flight of the Orion spacecraft, which was …
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Eight Scary Slices Of Sci-Fi You Might Not Have Seen
Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with some spooky streaming sci-fi.
Space Travel May Mess With Your Fertility, Here’s How
Astronauts have the job with the highest highs and the lowest lows. They’re hailed as heroes, they get to look …
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Google Executive Breaks Baumgartner’s Record
I’m sure everyone remembers Felix Baumgartner’s epic October 2012 space jump — a bunch of videos of the record-breaking leap …
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Listen To These Song-Inspiring Space Recordings
For a while I thought Chris Hadfield had a monopoly on space sounds—at least, the interesting and melodious ones. But …
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ISS Is About To Get This Weird Sounding Expansion
Inflatable rooms aren’t just for carnivals and massive house parties anymore. The ISS is about to get one as an …
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Book Review: Packing For Mars Explores Your Bodily Functions In Space
When I read Mary Roach’s Packing for Mars two thoughts kept coming up: one, that I so wish I’d written …
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Space Whisky Is About To Become A Tasty Alcoholic Reality
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve transitioned away from clear alcohol and towards the more rust-colored varieties. No more nasty vodka …
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The UK Will Have Its Own Spaceport By 2018
Being a relatively small island isn’t going to stop the UK from building its own spaceport, especially now that space …
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SpaceX Will Unveil The Dragon V2 Spacecraft Tonight
What are you doing tonight at 10:00 PM EST? For most of us science and tech geeks, that’s a rhetorical …
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Algorithms Help Hide Public Eyesores
Eyesores are a necessary evil in public spaces. Even beautifully landscaped parks require trashcans, port-o-potties, and electrical boxes. While no …
Chris Hadfield’s Space Oddity Cover Is About To Vanish From YouTube
If you’re a regular reader of GFR, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve got a serious nerd crush on Canadian …
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